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Coping with pain
Explores different ways of controlling pain and ways you can learn to manage your own pain.
Booklet, PDF download
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Resources to help you manage your pain
List of resources to help you manage the pain of your arthritis
Factsheet, PDF download
Opioid patches explained
Opioid patches are an alternative way to take strong painkilling drugs, and provide a constant effect. This factsheet explains possible side effects and how to apply the patches
Factsheet, PDF download
TENS machines – an electronic method of pain relief
Guide to how a TENS machine can help people manage their pain. The sheet also contains a list of suppliers.
Factsheet, PDF download
A pain in the back (back pain)
An 8 page supplement on back pain, looking at its causes and treatments. First Published: Aug / Sept 2003. AN108
Just relax - stress
Arthritis News article that looks at why relaxation is so important and how it helps in the management of arthritis
Article, PDF download
Relaxation CD
Many people find listening to a calm voice talking them through muscle relaxation and a guided imagery exercise is a great way to relax. On CD or on your computer it can be used regularly or whenever you need it.
Relaxation audio
Home treatment for pain relief: heated pads and cold packs
Guide to how using a heated pad or a cold pack is a cost effective way of managing the pain of arthritis.
Factsheet, PDF download
A 21st Century condition (repetitve strain injury)
An overview of repetitive strain injury and tips for its prevention.
First published June / July 2006. AN125
Out of control (stress and arthritis)
The impact of stress on your condition.
First published Dec 05 / Jan 06. AN 122
Discussion forum
Our discussion forum, on this website, is used by hundreds of people with arthritis to find and offer support. You may wish to simply read the posts at first or search them for a specific issue. To post a message on the forum you will need to complete a simple online registration process.
Discussion forum
Training courses and workshops
Attending one of our Pain Management courses is an excellent way to learn about self management and learn some valuable techniques. We run a wide range of courses in self management right across the UK. To find out about courses in your nation/region select your area from our UK map.
Links to national regional pages
Helpline
Arthritis Care’s helpline is a free, confidential service, which is open to anyone affected by arthritis. We provide emotional and practical support, and information by phone (in 150 languages) by letter and email.
Telephone: 0808 800 4050
Helpline pages
